Those Present:

David Miller, Chairperson; Vickie Merrill; Peter Wagner; Tom Soule, Principal; and William Shuttleworth, Superintendent of Schools.

I.

Call to Order

D. Miller called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

II.

Pledge of Allegiance

III.

Recognition

William and Tom recognized Sally Brown and Kathy Vise for being teacher trainers at a recent school wide workshop. Tom recognized the talents of Laura Devin, art teacher for designing an ornament that will be placed on the nation’s Christmas Tree in Washington, D. C. Vickie thanked the members of the board for their kind notes and words of support during her mother’s passing.

IV.

Presentations

MEA Release Items: Tom gave an overview of MEA released items and showed a chart on an overhead in the computer room that demonstrated how the staff looks at data and makes informed decisions about instruction.

V.

Public Comments Session

None

VI.

Previous Minutes (September 14, 2006)

V. Merrill moved to approve the September 14, 2006 meeting minutes; P. Wagner seconded.

          Vote: Approved 3 to 0

VII.

Policy/Job Description Review

First Reading

Videotaping Policy: The policy was introduced and clarified as a first review without formal action being taken at this time.

VIII.

Principal’s Reports

Tom addressed the work on examining the crisis response plan. We will be having NWEA assessment training next week.

IX.

Superintendent’s Report

We have a minor roofing detail that will be completed shortly. Much work on new building project has been completed at this time.

X.

Financial Report

17.7% of the FY’07 budget has been expended at the 25% mark of the fiscal year.

XI.

Committee Reports

Building Committee Update and Report: William gave an update on the New Building Committee meeting and work and invited the board to read the minutes on the link from the Woolwich web page

Task Force Update: Next meeting on October 16 should be very interesting in unveiling a new plan for the region. All board members are invited.

XII.

Old Business

None

XIII.

New Business

TABOR Position Statement: David presented a draft letter for review and approval that will be distributed to multiple constituent groups. The board heartily supported the letter.

School Safety Issues: This was carefully discussed in the Principal’s report.

Mr. Shuttleworth read Peter Wagner’s letter of resignation and the board accepted the letter with deep respect, regrets and congratulations in securing a new position of his dreams. Mr. Miller outlined the process of appointing a replacement for this position, effective at the December board meeting.

XIV.

Establish Next Meeting Date and Agenda

Tuesday, October 17, 2006, Joint Union 47 Board Meeting at 6:00pm at Woolwich Central School

Thursday, November 9, 2006, Regular School Board Meeting at 6:00pm

          1. NWEA Overview

2. I-Team demonstration of our new I-books

3. Tom to present a prioritized list of safety precautions with approximated costs

4. Readmission hearing of an expelled student

5. Videotaping of Students Policy, First Reading

XV.

Adjourn

D. Miller adjourned the meeting at 7:48 pm.